Ghantt says he believes in redemption, and that his mistake 25 years ago brought him all the things that are important in his life today. LRM: Were you actually concerned that you were one of the most wanted man in the United States while you were in Mexico? Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F David Ghantt: Oh, yeah. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. David Ghantt worked as a vault supervisor for the armoured cash vehicles at the Charlotte, North Carolina branch of Loomis, Fargo & Co. Ironically even though he worked for a company that moved millions of dollars every day, he was relatively underpaid. He just never had the opportunity. I wouldnt want to change anything. It has a lot of things youll look for in a storya little romance, money, adventure and travel. Like I said before, money does weird things to people. You did something else instead. And most importantly, talking with Zach. He said he put that amount of money in a storage building. CREATIVE. I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. LRM: Im curious. Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. VIDEO. David Ghantt: That is the like the number two question that everyone asks me. Eventually, the money had to run out. One day, he went to check on it and the lock had been cut. VIDEO. When they painted the cars, they were the wrong shake. LRM had an exclusive phone interview with David Ghantt last week, the real-life culprit who pulled off the successful bank heist. David Ghantt discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. David Ghantt: At first, I had a pretty good party. Were just getting started on that. I run the heavy equipment. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. LRM: When you first heard the story he was there to get rid of you, what was your reaction? But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. David Ghantt worked as a vault supervisor for the armoured cash vehicles at the Charlotte, North Carolina branch of Loomis, Fargo & Co. Ironically even though he worked for a company that moved millions of dollars every day, he was relatively underpaid. What did you have to do to survive? On the non-philosophical side, it probably be much better off if I done everything by myself. That was probably the first thing. Five years he told how he explains his past like this: "People are very forgiving if you're open and honest right from the start. I also explained to Owen [Wilson] on what it was like to be in Federal prison. LRM: If you had to relive that heist againwhat would you do differently? Themansion party is real. I really shouldnt change anything. The Internet was still new at the time. I was taken back. LRM: Do you still have that well-known fame today after being a free man? David Ghantt: Since the movie came out, I probably say I would have more now. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. Ghantt believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. I cut out a lot of partying and stuff that wastes my spending. LRM: You did serve time in Federal prison and it was a very well-known bank robbery. I gave him the short synopsis. After the movie [premiered in theaters], my Facebook account exploded. WebThe robbery was committed by Loomis vault supervisor David Scott Ghantt, his married girlfriend Kelly Campbell (a former Loomis co-worker), Steven Eugene Chambers (a one-time FBI informant), his wife Michelle Chambers, Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. Honestly, it got spent and no one noticed. I went in there to do a basic search. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. Money does weird things to people. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. But, thats a huge amount of money that would just disappear. I told them that this was the color regiment. I thought he did a really good job. VIDEO. David Ghantt: The number one question is usually, What made you do it?. One of my compatriots, Steve Chambers was in charge of the money. David Ghantt: Well, my compatriots did lock themselves out of the van. David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. Why would you want this story to be told and to enjoy this? Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. Collections. His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. David Ghantt: When I first met Zach and sat down to talk about it, he said, You realize Im going to be playing a dumber, clumsier version of you. Its all being part as a comedy and its Hollywood. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. I live down here in Jacksonville, Florida. He was also married. David Scott Ghantt, 28, was arrested Sunday on an island off the Mexican coast, near the resort city of Cozumel, FBI spokesman William Perry said today. No one could just pull off the crime of the decade. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. The amount of money stolen is correct. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. I might be a little biased. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM MASTERMIND MOVIE But it was Ghantt, now 47 and living with his wife and daughter in Jacksonville, Florida, who actually took more than 2,000 pounds of cash and just drove away from his job. EDITORIAL. Its baggeditup.net. David Ghantt: I think its a great story. Creative Insights. Were you really hailed as a hero? Anyways, David, I appreciate this conversation. I pretty much let them have their way with it, as you say. Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. Ghantt believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. 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LRM: [Laughter] As for yourself, besides diving, what did you really do in Mexico? At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. Could you talk a little more about that? Ghantt, who had been with the bank since 1994, was promoted from driver to vault supervisor in 1997, where he earned $360 a week and befriended Kelly Campbell (Wiig), who got Ghantt mixed up in the plans for the heist after she left Loomis. Then I realized I needed to be more conservative. Heres my last question for younot all of the stolen money was accounted forwhat do you think actually happened to the last few million dollars? I just sat back and waited on my money. Ghantt, who had been with the bank since 1994, was promoted from driver to vault supervisor in 1997, where he earned $360 a week and befriended Kelly Campbell (Wiig), who got Ghantt mixed up in the plans for the heist after she left Loomis. Custom Content. David Ghantt: I would be really philosophical about this. The film stars Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson, Kate McKinnon and Jason Sudeikis. In Kukulcan Plaza in Cancun, Mexico, they had a small Internet caf. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: The Beast Lays On The Charm In New TV Spot. MASTERMINDS will be available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download tomorrow. So what exactly did you do for this production? Collections. AMA In October of 1997, I was a vault supervisor for armored truck company Loomis Fargo, when I made off with $17.3 million. Im assuming you dont have any more contacts with your co-conspirators. David Ghantt: In my way of thinking, you are part of the story and people will talk about you regardless. I was shocked. With the bandits blowing millions on lavish and ridiculous luxuries, they leave behind a glaring trail of evidence. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. Five years he told how he explains his past like this: "People are very forgiving if you're open and honest right from the start. I just wanted to restart. When they showed the mansion scene, the great big velvet Elvis painting was for real. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. If I hadnt done on what I did and how everything unfolded like it didI wouldnt have my daughter today. AMA In October of 1997, I was a vault supervisor for armored truck company Loomis Fargo, when I made off with $17.3 million. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. What was the number one question? Just lounging around. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. Tell us on what was actually real from that movie. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. Along with a group of half-brained criminals led by Steve Chambers and an absurdly faulted heist plan, David manages the impossible and makes off with $17 million in cash..only problem is he foolishly hands the money over to this wild group of double crossers and has been set up to take the fall. David Ghantt: My standard answer now is [to say] that the person I was thenI am certainly not that person now. There are also a bit of comedy and some tragedy. Two New Featurettes For CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Are HERE! David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. I ended up buying a small sailboat and go out to catch lunch. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. You know as well as I doits Hollywood. LRM: Do you enjoy the publicity for yourself? He was also married. My name is David Scott Ghantt. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. LRM: Obviously, this is comedy and not a documentary. I was also made myself available on set in case if someone wanted to talk to me. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. WebThe robbery was committed by Loomis vault supervisor David Scott Ghantt, his married girlfriend Kelly Campbell (a former Loomis co-worker), Steven Eugene Chambers (a one-time FBI informant), his wife Michelle Chambers, It was one of the first things they voted on. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. My wife and I are starting a microbusiness. You said that was the number two question. The true part is that Kelly did say, Did you try the backdoor? They were ready to set the van on fire for real. LRM: Most people who commits the crime of the decadedont usually want their story to be told. I enjoy talking to you. I might even have more these days. I was like, Okay.. One of them went into a bank and asked, How much money can I deposit before you call the IRS? Its things like that. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. He was also married. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. Custom Content. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. David Ghantt: Awesome. While she made small deposits at first, she became more reckless, eventually making a deposit of thousands of dollars in cash, telling the teller not to worry: Its not drug money. No Honor Among Thieves Ghantt says he believes in redemption, and that his mistake 25 years ago brought him all the things that are important in his life today. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM MASTERMIND MOVIE But it was Ghantt, now 47 and living with his wife and daughter in Jacksonville, Florida, who actually took more than 2,000 pounds of cash and just drove away from his job. David Ghantt: Its a little less dramatic on what they had shown in the movie. David Scott Ghantt, 28, was arrested Sunday on an island off the Mexican coast, near the resort city of Cozumel, FBI spokesman William Perry said today. I work for a small construction company. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. Mostly with Zach. In the end, it is a good story. David Ghantt: I was very sure they [were looking for me]. MASTERMINDS is available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download tomorrow. CREATIVE. Project #ShowUs. Project #ShowUs. They put some elements of the real thing into the movie. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F There are a bunch of bizarre things they bought. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. David Scott Ghantt, 28, was arrested Sunday on an island off the Mexican coast, near the resort city of Cozumel, FBI spokesman William Perry said today. This website is using Google Analytics. I took a picture from back in those days to show them. Then you have the huge velvet Elvis. LRM: You were a movie consultant on this project. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. He was also married. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. WebThe robbery was committed by Loomis vault supervisor David Scott Ghantt, his married girlfriend Kelly Campbell (a former Loomis co-worker), Steven Eugene Chambers (a one-time FBI informant), his wife Michelle Chambers, You look nothing like Zach? My face popped up. My name is David Scott Ghantt. Five years he told how he explains his past like this: "People are very forgiving if you're open and honest right from the start. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. All of us will be looking forward to your story by watching the movie on Blu-ray or DVD. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. Thats probably not the best answer to be honest with you. I did do a lot of diving down in Mexico, which is a great diving spot. You might as well take part in the conversation. Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. We talked about the fiction and fact from the movie. David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. There were things in real life that my compatriots did that was pretty comedic and stupid. I loved it that she is part of my life now, because of all this. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. I had more than 700 message requests. David Ghantt: That was the first thing the FBI told me when they had arrested me. Thats some of my work. Creative Insights. LRM: When you actually pulled off this heist, was there any comedic incidents at all that was actually true? LRM: Did you like the portrayal of yourself in the movie? BBC Motion Gallery. AMA In October of 1997, I was a vault supervisor for armored truck company Loomis Fargo, when I made off with $17.3 million. Every time I meet this guy, it was always in a very public place. LRM: So tell me on where are you now? Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. David Ghantt worked as a vault supervisor for the armoured cash vehicles at the Charlotte, North Carolina branch of Loomis, Fargo & Co. Ironically even though he worked for a company that moved millions of dollars every day, he was relatively underpaid.